Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast

In this episode of the Evidence-Based Pilates podcast, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT delves into the intricacies of the chest expansion exercise, a fundamental movement in Pilates. He discusses the anatomy and biomechanics involved, emphasizing the importance of understanding movement mechanics, the role of breathing, and the various teaching strategies for different skill levels. The conversation high...

In this episode of the Evidence Based Pilates Podcast, Dr. Adam McAtee PT, DPT delves into the biomechanics of extension-based exercises, focusing on the spine's structure and movement, the role of breathing, core engagement, and shoulder mechanics. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts for effective Pilates instruction and offers insights into making informed decisions...

In the age of social media, it can be challenging to differentiate useful information and misleading claims. Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT shares his insights on a few claims recently made by those with an influence in the Pilates industry to help you become a more informed instructor. Ready to take your teaching career to the next level? ⁠Click here⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club. ⁠Click...

It's widely known that traditional strength training has greater leverage to building strength than a Pilates practice, but that doesn't mean Pilates is less valuable - it's just different! Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT shares his insights on the numerous benefits Pilates has for those who do and do not participate in traditional strength training. Ready to take your teaching to the next le...

Pilates schools do an awesome job discussing Pilates exercises, but many instructors leave their education not understanding fundamentals of exercise. Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT shares his insights on what concepts are essential to be included in a Pilates teacher training. Curious to work with Adam (for FREE)? ⁠Click here⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club. ⁠Click here⁠ for a 2-week free...

Strength training has countless benefits, but unfortunately many women are discouraged from lifting heavy weights and provided a ton of misinformation along the way.  In this episode, host Dr. Adam McAtee, PT sits down with Dr. Sarah Court, PT & Laurel Beversdorf with Movement Logic to dispel many myths fed to the female population and what you can do to help get them stronger! Here is how to...

The hamstrings are some of the largest muscles in the body—but they can be tricky to load! You might think that squats and lunges would do the trick, but these exercises aren’t particularly effective at targeting the hamstrings. In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT, shares his insights to help you better understand how to target and strengthen these muscles! Ready to take your teaching career...

This episode provides a thought-provoking perspective on common rules in the Pilates industry to help you become a more curious and insightful instructor. Ready to take your teaching career to the next level? ⁠Click here⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club. ⁠Click here⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club. ⁠Click here⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

Having a mentor can accelerate your growth as a Pilates instructor to build your skills, knowledge, and confidence faster than you imagined! In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee PT, DPT sits down with esteemed Pilates instructor, Amy Sasso to discuss the value of mentorship and how it played a role in their personal and professional development. Want to work with Amy? Click here to learn more about he...

Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT sits down with esteemed Pilates coach Tom Waldron to discuss common narratives involving the hip flexors to help you become more skilled, knowledgable, and confident. Want to learn with Tom? Click here for his 6-week Fit Floor Support Program. Click here to view his other offerings. Click here to follow him on Instagram. Want to learn with Adam? ⁠Click here⁠ for a 2-week f...

Want to make more money as a Pilates instructor? Adam McAtee, PT, DPT shares how he tripled his Pilates-based income while teaching LESS.   And you can do the same! Ready to take your teaching career to the next level? Click here for the FREE Disc Herniation webinar. ⁠Click here⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club. ⁠Click here⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Clu...

This episode breaks down the rules and regulations set forth by the Club Pilates corporation to help you become more skilled, knowledgable, and confident. Ready to take your teaching career to the next level? ⁠Click here⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club. ⁠Click here⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club. ⁠Click here⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

Host, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT , DPT sits down with Kyle Marsh to discuss their journeys of building their online businesses to help you understand the pros and cons to creating one yourself! Want to work with Adam? ⁠Click here⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club. ⁠Click here⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club. ⁠Click here⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram. Want to work...

Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT shares three concepts that he wished he learned earlier to help you accelerate your Pilates career. Ready to take your teaching career to the next level? ⁠Click here⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club. ⁠Click here⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club. ⁠Click here⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

Large group reformer classes are on the rise, but some pockets of the Pilates industry are raising concerns. Host, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT takes the time to cirque a recent article from posted in a PilatesGlossy Blog titled: The Trend of Large-Scale Reformer Classes: Is a Reformer Class with 10 Participants Safe? The intention of this episode is uplift Pilates instructors and provide a fresh perspecti...

Pilates courses do an awesome job teaching you how to teach exercises, but most courses don’t take the time to review strength training principles so you can confidently modify exercises to bias strength in your clients. In this episode, host Adam McAtee, PT, DPT, sits down with the founder of Atlantis Fitness & Pilates, Reed Flanagan, to discuss simple and practical strategies to bias strengt...

In Pilates training, it's common to be told to have the headrest down during bridging on the reformer. In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT, shares his views on this rule to help you become a more skilled knowledgable and confident Pilates instructor. Ready to take your teaching career to the next level? Click here for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club. Click here for a 2-week free...

Understanding anatomy is at the core of being a Pilates instructor, but it doesn’t have to be scary! In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, DPT, breaks down the basics of the biceps brachii and shows you how to apply this knowledge to your teaching. Click here to for a 2-week free trial of the Pilates Club. Click here to for a 2-week free trial of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club. Click here to foll...

Pilates is an incredible practice that is experienced all over the world. Unfortunately, some corners of the Pilates industry dismiss approaches different from their own, and Dr. Adam McAtee PT, DPT shares his perspective to demonstrate how there are many ways to win in Pilates. Click here for a 2-week free trial of the Pilates Club. Click here for a 2-week free trial of the Anatomy & Biomecha...

There are many ways to move correctly, and Dr. Adam McAtee shares his insights on the various types of bridges done in Pilates to help build your skills, knowledge, and confidence. Click here for a 2-week free trial of the Pilates Club. Click here for a 2-week free trial of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club. Click here to follow Adam on instagram. Click here to read a systematic review on glutea...

Host, Adam McAtee shares his journey to become a doctor of physical therapy to help inspire you to take the leap and make your dreams a reality. Want to take the next step in your Pilates career? Click here for a 2-week free trial of the Pilates Club. Click here for a 2-week free trial of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Click here to follow Adam on Instagram.

Communication is at the heart of being a Pilates instructor, and Dr. Adam McAtee shares a few simple tips to help streamline your cueing. Click here for a free trial of the Pilates Club. Click here for a free trial of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club. Click here to follow Adam on Instagram

As a Pilate instructor, you will frequently work with clients experiencing lumbar spinal stenosis, but most Pilates courses do not cover this condition in depth which can leave instructors unsure of how to safely help their clients. Dr. Adam McAtee breaks down exactly what this condition is, what common signs & symptoms are, what exercises to avoid, and how you can help your clients with lumba...

Do you struggle programming your reformer classes? This episode is for you! Host, Dr. Adam McAtee shares practical advice to and useful strategies to help you streamline your programming. Want to watch on Youtube? Click Here for the Youtube version. Want to learn more from Adam? Click here to get his programming course. Click here for a FREE trial of the Pilates Club. Click here for a FREE trial o...

Host, Dr. Adam McAtee shares his insights on 3 questions from Pilates Instructors within the Evidence-Based Pilates community. 1) What is the ideal alignment in a plank? 2) Why does splitting legs irritate a client's SIJ pain? 3) What does it mean that humans are not machines and that we are more like eco systems? Ready to take your career to the next level? Click here for a free trial of the Pila...